Center for Nonprofit Management

What Center for Nonprofit Management does

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee (formerly Center for Nonprofit Management, rebranded February 2025) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support organization founded in 1986 and headquartered at 1610 54th Ave. N Suite 225, Nashville, Tennessee. The organization serves hundreds of nonprofit organizations across Middle Tennessee through a membership-based model, bundling curated member benefits, a consultant directory, in-person educational workshops and certificate programs (including a Volunteer Management Certificate and Technology Boot Camp), an annual conference (Bridge to Excellence), an awards program (Salute to Excellence), a leadership development program (Emerging Executives Institute), a recognition program (CNE 40), physical workspace rentals, and economic impact research. CNEMT does not build proprietary technology; its offering is delivered through in-person events, workshops, a community website (cnemt.org), email, and social channels. A 2024-2026 Strategic Plan governs current direction and is publicly posted alongside the organization's Form 990 and audited financial statements.

CNEMT's revenue is generated from three streams: recurring annual membership dues from nonprofit organizations, donations and contributions from funding partners and individual donors, and event/workshop registration fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, billed annually. Its primary customer segment is Middle Tennessee nonprofit organizations seeking capacity building, professional development, HR support, leadership development, and peer networking. Marketing and distribution are predominantly regional, executed through direct outreach, the website, email newsletter, community events, and social media. In February 2025 the organization rebranded to Center for Nonprofit Excellence and subsequently entered a strategic partnership with Envision Consulting, LLC to co-produce the 2026 State of the Nonprofit Workplace Report covering the Southern California nonprofit sector — the first observable signal of engagement beyond the Tennessee market.

Name

Center for Nonprofit Management

Legal name

Center for Nonprofit Management Inc.

Website

https://cnm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee (formerly Center for Nonprofit Management) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 that equips hundreds of Middle Tennessee nonprofit organizations with training, certifications, consulting referrals, conferences, awards, and capacity-building resources through a membership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Political Organizations (81394)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Nonprofit capacity building
• Nonprofit training programs
• Membership association services
• Nonprofit consulting referrals
• Nonprofit leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CNM generates revenue through annual membership fees from nonprofit organizations, offering curated benefits, consultant directory access, and professional development resources to member organizations.
2. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CNM receives donations and individual contributions from funding partners and donors to support nonprofit capacity building in the community.
3. Event and Workshop Fees: Revenue generated from event registrations, workshops, certificate programs, and room rentals for nonprofit capacity building activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Center for Nonprofit Management (now Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support organization that equips and empowers other nonprofits through a membership program, professional development workshops and certificates, an annual conference (Bridge to Excellence), an awards program (Salute to Excellence), a curated consultant directory, room rentals and co-work space, leadership development programs (Emerging Executives Institute), and economic impact research.

Product overview

Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee (CNEMT) operates as a membership-based nonprofit support organization offering a portfolio of services including educational workshops and certificates, annual conferences (Bridge to Excellence), awards programs (Salute to Excellence), a consultant directory, room rentals, economic impact studies, and leadership development programs. The organization connects hundreds of nonprofit organizations through membership and provides resources including a membership directory and curated benefits packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Envision Consulting, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Strategic partnership to jointly develop the 2026 State of the Nonprofit Workplace Report, analyzing compensation, benefits, and workforce conditions across the Southern California nonprofit sector. The expanded analysis will cover pay benchmarks, employment trends, AI adoption, funding stability, and staffing challenges, serving nonprofit executives, HR leaders, funders, lawmakers, and employees.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: A regional nonprofit support organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides training, consulting, leadership development, and peer learning to Bay Area nonprofits. Closest analog to CNEMT in mission, scale, and service mix — both serve as membership-based capacity-building hubs for regional nonprofit ecosystems.
• National Council of Nonprofits: A national network of state and regional nonprofit associations, with member organizations like CNEMT providing local capacity-building support. Direct peer in that the network itself operates as a membership-based nonprofit serving other nonprofits through advocacy, training resources, and peer learning.
• BoardSource: A national nonprofit focused on strengthening nonprofit leadership and governance through training, consulting, and resources for nonprofit boards and executives. Comparable as a peer support/training organization serving the same end-customer base (nonprofit leaders) with similar membership and educational offerings.
• Independent Sector: A national membership organization of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations focused on policy advocacy, research, and public engagement for the charitable sector. Comparable as a membership association serving nonprofits, with emphasis on research and sector-level data similar to CNEMT's economic impact work.
• Nonprofit Hub: A national nonprofit providing resources, training, and education to nonprofit leaders through content, webinars, and events. Comparable as a peer capacity-building organization targeting the same audience (nonprofit staff and executives) with similar educational programming and membership-style offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Candid (formerly Foundation Center and GuideStar): A national nonprofit providing data, tools, and research for the social sector, including Foundation Directory and GuideStar. Comparable as a sector data/research organization serving nonprofits, though Candid operates at significantly larger scale and with a national scope.
• The Bridgespan Group: A global nonprofit consulting and advisory firm that provides strategy, capacity building, and leadership development services for nonprofits and philanthropies. Comparable in the consulting and capacity-building domain, though Bridgespan operates at larger scale serving national and international clients.
• Center for Creative Leadership: A leadership development provider offering executive education programs across sectors including the nonprofit space. Comparable through its executive training and leadership development offerings that overlap with CNEMT's Emerging Executives Institute, though CCL operates across sectors and at a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• TechSoup: A nonprofit that provides technology products, services, and training to other nonprofits globally. Comparable through its Technology Boot Camp-style training portfolio for nonprofits, overlapping with CNEMT's certificate offerings in the technology capacity-building space.
• Nonprofit Ready: An online training platform offering free courses and certificate programs for nonprofit professionals. Comparable as a nonprofit-focused professional development/training provider that competes for the same training budget CNEMT accesses through its certificates and workshops.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CNMnashville

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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